Champagne Jean De Villaré Grande Réserve Brut NV

This elegant blend of 65% Pinot Meunier and 35% Chardonnay really showcases the quality of Vallée de la Marne fruit, with the Meunier bringing a soft, rounded fruitiness and Chardonnay adding finesse and structure. The nose offers fresh green apple, ripe peach, and apricot, with a hint of brioche and almond warmth. On the palate, it’s crisp and vibrant, lifted by fine, persistent bubbles that keep things lively. The finish is smooth and complex, with a touch of minerality adding depth to the experience.

Perfect as an aperitif, it also pairs wonderfully with smoked salmon, creamy Brie, or delicate seafood.

Champagne Jean de Villaré comes from the family-run Baron-Fuenté estate in Charly-sur-Marne. The name refers to Jean de Villaré, a Parisian and Napoleonic war veteran, who set up vineyards in the Marne valley village of Villaré to make Champagne under his own name back in the early 19th century. Fast forward to the 1980s, and the Baron-Fuenté family acquired some of the, then derelict, vineyards, and decided to revive the historic name. Today, they continue crafting Champagnes that blend a sense of tradition with their family’s personal touch.